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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1989 - AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES AND REC4ATION COMMISSION 1 • REGULAR MEETING TO BE)IiELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1989 CITY COI�JNCIL!CHAMBERS 4:00 P.A. M�. I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June 6, 1989 4. Adoptioniof Agenda i II. ACTION ITEMS 5. Sale of'Property - 4210 River Avenue (Report Attached) 6. Tree Removal Appeal - 1200 Pembroke (Report Attached) 7. Tree Removal Appeal - 2328 Arbutus (Report Attached) • 8. Volleyball Court Removal Request (Report Attached) 9. Encroachment Permit - 3619 Ocean Blvd. (Report Attached) III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS 10. Capital Projects Schedule (Report Attached) 11. Commission Committee Assignments a. Capital Improvements - Chair Konwiser b. Street Tree - Chair Herberts c. Recreation Program - Chair Vandervort d. Oceanfront and Beach - Chair Taft e. Budget - Chair Konwiser f. Open Space Acquisition L Chair Grant g. Chair's Report 12. Commission Liaison Assignments a. Friends of Oasis - Commissioner Brenner b. Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - Commissioner Herberts c. CYC Booster Club - Commissioner Brenner • 13. Park and Street Tree Division (Report Attached) 14. Recreation Division (Report Attached) 15. Future Agenda Items V. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS VI. ADJOURNMENT Item No. 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Motion Ayes a• arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission June 6, 1989 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX ,all to )rder toll Call approval of 4inutes adoption of agenda 4echanical flowers Ex- Officio Member Present: Ronald A. Whitley Staff Present: Dottie Flohr, Secretary I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS Item #1 - Call to Order The meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:03 P.M. Item #2 - Roll Call Roll call was taken. Commissioners Brenner, Grant, Konwiser Springer, Taft and Vandervort were present. Commissioner Herberts was absent. Item #3 - Approval of Minutes - Meeting of May 2, 1989 Commissioner Grant questioned the motion of Action Item #5, Tennis Court Lighting at San Joaquin Hills Park, in regard to, pursuing other sites in Corona del Mar for lighting. x Following discussion, Commissioner Taft moved to approve x x x -x x the minutes of the May 2, 1989 meeting as written. Unanimous Item #4 - Adoption of Agenda The agenda was adopted as presented with the addition of Updates on the Newport Beach Aquatic Center and Budget Meeting on May 22, 1989. II. ACTION ITEMS Item #5 - Mechanical Blowers Director Whitley reported the Commission had previously discussed this issue and their action was not to change the Ordinance and to allow mechanical blowers to be used as in the past. Due to several letters and telephone calls against the blowers, the matter is again before the Commis- sion for their review. Director Whitley pointed out that staff has no strong recom- mendation for or against the blowers, although they are a useful tool for maintaining City parks. Over 50% of Newport Beach residents use gardening services which employ blowers, and it is an efficient tool for them. If prohibited, gardeners would most likely revert to the old method of hosin down with water which would betmore costly and also affect the water quality in the Bay. INDEX ,all to )rder toll Call approval of 4inutes adoption of agenda 4echanical flowers CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation. Commission, Page 2 City Council Chambers . 7 .p.m. INDEX Chair Konwiser brought up the idea of a vacuum which, f although more costly and not as efficient as the blowers, is less noisy and doesn't throw out as much dust as the - blower. Commissioner Springer stated she prefers the blowers be allowed since the majority of gardeners could not afford a vacuum and there doesn't seem to be another reasonable alternative. In addition, there have not been a large number of overwhelming complaints by residents. Commissioner Grant stated vacuums are a good tool on side- walks and concrete, but not under shrubs. Should the blowers be banned and gardeners use the hose method, there would be a waste of water and pollution of the Bay. He further reported that technology will be changing in the future and suggested a time frame be established for looking at alternatives in a few years. • Commissioner Brenner fel.t the blowers should not be banned on the basis of noise due to all the other pieces of equip- ment used. She is more concerned about pollution and the environmental impact. Commissioner Vandervort voiced her concern over the noise created by blowers, noting that loud radios are even cited. Director Whitley advised letters could be written to major manufacturers in order to research other ideas, such as the use of mufflers. Chair Konwiser agreed and urged-the Commission to investigate other alternatives to mitigate the problem. Motion x Commissioner Springer motioned to recommend that at this Ayes x x x x x x time the current Ordinance for lawn equipment be sustained. Commissioner Grant amended the motion to include that the reason for the motion is concern that banning the blowers would result in additional pollution of the Bay and additional water usage. Unanimous. Item #6 - Determine 8, enda for Joint Meeting with City Determine genda for Council, June 26, 1989, 2:00 P.M. Joint Meeting Commissioner Grant suggested the joint meeting be delayed qith City so that the new`, Commissioners can attend.._�n_additinny— ouncil due to prior commitments, Chair Konwiser and Commissioner 3 Herberts will not be available. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 3 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Motion x Commissioner Grant motioned to schedule a new date for the Ayes x x x x x x meeting. If this is not possible, invite the Commissioners knowing that two of them will not be able to attend. Unanimous. Due to the July 4th holiday, it was decided the Commission's next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 1989. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Item #7 - Park Bond Issue Park Bond Issue Director Whitley reported that the City Council decided the proposed Park Bond issue not be on the November, 1989 ballot until there is more comprehensive research done. He suggested the Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Commissioner • Grant, continue to review the matter. Commissioner Vandervort strongly urged that there be a differentiation between active open space and passive open space. Commissioner Grant reported he talked to Councilmember Jean Watt, who is very active on this matter, and summarized thei discussion for developing a comprehensive.master plan for completion of tt`y�a Parks, Beaches and Recreation land use component of thb General Plan. Director Whitley reported these items are covered in the Open Space and Recreation Element of the General Plan, however, they could be more concise and updated. This, however, would require an EIR to change the Plan. Commissioner Grant said he felt that since the Plan is five years old, it should be updated. Following a brief discussion, Chair Konwiser referred the matter to the Ad Hoc Committee. Commisisoner Grant will wait for Director Whitley's input for a forthcoming meeting. Item #8 - Status of Capital Projects tatus of • apital Director Whitley reported there will be a new budget pre- rojects sented at the Commission's next meeting on July 5, 1989. All projects are either completed or carried over for Fiscal Year 1989 -90. In addition, there are funds available next fiscal year for completing the projects at the Grant Howald CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 4 City Council Chambers 7 p.m. INDEX Community Center, such as access to the Harbor View School site. Item #9 - Commission Committee Reports Commission Committee (a) Capital ,Improvements - Commissioner Vandervort reported Reports the roof at Bonita Creek Park blends in beautifully. (b) Street Tree - No report (c) Recreation Program - Chair Vandervort reported there wil be a Beach Volleyball Clinic on Sundays starting June 25 from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. The summer recreation programs look great. Commissioner Grant asked about the grass volleyball tournament held June 3 -4. Director Whitley explained they are 2 -man teams and a sport which has grown very popular. The tournament was contracted with the UCI volleyball coach and had a very good turnout. (d) Oceanfront and Beach - Chair Taft reported their next meeting will be June 15 at 3:30 P.M. when they will meet with the leaders of the two opposing positions on the Colton Street courts, namely Doug Cortez and Bill Bennett, to reach ,a compromise. (e) Budget - Director Whitley reported the City Council reviewed the operating budget at their last meeting. (f) Open Space Acquisition - No report. (g) Chair's Report - No report. Item #10 - Commission Liaison Reports ommission iaison (a) Friends of Oasis - No report. eports (b) Friends of the Theatre Arts Center - No report. (c) CYC Booster Club - Commissioner Brenner reported they are trying to get the parents of those who attend the pro- gram to become actively involved, however, thus far they • have not been very successful. Item #11 --Recreation Division ecreation ivision 5 Report received and filed. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH L� 0 arks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Page 5 City Council Qhambers 7 p.m. INDEX MMENEENEEMMM, Sark and Street Tree Division Future 4genda Items Item #12 - Park and Street Tree Division Director Whitley referred to the report submitted and pointed out that the Parks Division has been very active and successful in refurbishing the parks. Commissioners Taft and Grant questioned the results of illegal tree removals. Director Whitley advised these have been documented and sent to the City Attorney. In every case the trees have been replaced. Item #13 - Future Agenda Items Newport Aquatic Center - Director Whitley reported the City Council approved the permit to allow dredging and grading at the Center. Conditions are that the dredge material be on the pad site and to the north side. They will cooperatively 'seek a soils broker to take away the material when it drys out. Commissioner Grant suggested formally notifying interested parties that the maters ^ad is available. V. INFORMATION ITEMS Item #14 - Communication Received Re. Commission Procedures Director Whitley reported this communication is from former Commissioner Gary Lovell. The Commission briefly discussed the various methods of voting. Item #15 - Communication Received Re. Lugonia Street Volleyball Court Letter received and filed. VI. SPECIAL, URGENT OR LAST MINUTE ITEMS V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8:17 P'.M. The agenda for this meeting was posted May 31, 1989 at 8:45 A.M. outside the City Hall Admin- istration Building. Dottie Flohr, Secretary MMENEENEEMMM, Sark and Street Tree Division Future 4genda Items u I Item No. 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: June 27, 1989 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Sale of Property - 4210 River Avenue The attached represents a request from the City Council for the Commission to review and recommend on the subject vacant Tot. Background information and a newspaper article is provided to enable the Commission to have the facts on this matter. I urge each Commissioner to visit the site to visually get a feel for thi's parcel. We have an existing park, Channel Place, in the close proximity to the lot in question. If you need further information, please feel free to call. 11 tr .. `Surprise' lot is issue in Newport Residents don't want `people's park' sold By Donna Davis The Register NEWPORT BEACH — A 30 -foot wide waterfront lot that the city obtained in 1936 because of an us- paid $37 tax bill.couid bring up to $350,000 on the auction block, but neighborhood residents are plead- ing "no sale." The residents don't want the city to cash in on the possible windfall. They consider the tree -Filled lot at 4210 River Ave, a "people's park and don't want to see a duplex erected in its place. "It's our own little jungle out there," said Jack Alward, 59, who lives next door to the vacant lot. He has extended his own walkway onto the property and has been its self - appointed caretaker for the past quarter century. "We've all put our blood, sweat, tears ,md money in maintaining this spot. We've had parties and get- tog,xhers here for years. The city hasn't put five cents' or five minutes' worth of time here ," he said. "They don't need the money, but we really need this,place." Alward's next -door paradise in a' ?art rf the city where homes are typically an arm's length apart is not fair to other city residents, who must purchase and pay taxes on property they use and enjoy, city officials said. City Manager Bob Wynn credits Alward for coordinating the plant- ing and maintaining the property, which is filled with 30 -foot palm trees, yucca, bottlebrush and trail- ing vines. Wynn said city ownership of the lot was always on the books but was brought to light late last year during a survey of city property. The City Council must determine what to do with the land, he said. According to city ordinances, any city-owned waterfront lot can Please see LAND/? IV I. • • I LAND: Sale of parcel requires voter approval FROM 1 be sold only with voter approval. A special election would cost $30,000 to set up this year, but only half that amount if incorporated with the 1990 general election, Wynn said. Council members are divided on what action to take. Mayor Don Strauss doesn't think the city needs to take any immedi- ate action on the property, which he considers a safe investment as is. "It's like finding a purse with money inside," he said. "It's nice. We have so many negative sur- prises, like when sewers break, that it's great to discover a piece of land." Councilwoman Evelyn Hart be- lieves the lot should be sold. "We don't need it for street wid- ening or a parking lot. Thpre's al- ready a nice city park less than one block away. I personally feel it should be considered surplus prop- erty and sold. "The lot's use by individuals is contrary to the public trust we are in office to protect," she said. "We need to do the right thing." Councilwoman Ruthelyn Plum- mer said she was surpris @d to find the city owned such a valuable par- cel of land. "I thought to myself, 'Only in Newport Beach could something like this happen.' I can't help but laugh," she said. "I know it's a serious issue to both the people who n. wncu nu �. ..., ...yam• -• Jack and Mischa Alward, left, who tend the lush, city -owned lot next doorto their house, join neighbors who oppose any plan to sell the land. live near there and the city, but•it is one of the council's lighter mo- ments." For now, the issue remains in limbo. The council has asked the city's Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to determine whether the land is needed for a park. Local residents and visitors are rallying support to that end. "For 10 years this has•been my favorite corner in the world," said Meredith Bolton, 50, a schoolteach- er who said she and her children played there when she lived in Glendora before moving to New- port Beach two years ago. Steve Collier, 30, of Huntington Beach, agreed. Collier said he discovered the lot a couple of years ago as a quiet place to practice martial arts. And for Alward, the lot holds years ,d personal memories. "We iad our 25th wedding anni- versary party here, and one year the neighborhood had a big luau with buried pigs and everything. We've used it for birthdays and Easter egg hunts. We already feel it's part.of our lives." A CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER June 13., 1989 TO: RON WHITLEY FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: SALE OF PROPERTY - 4210 RIVER During the Council meeting of June 12th the City Council delayed resolutions calling for an election to seek authority to sell the City parcel at 4210 River. The purpose of the delay was to permit the P.B. &R. Commission to review said parcel to determine if there is interest in retaining it for park and recreation purposes. The findings and /or recommenda- tions of your Commission concerning retention or sale of the property should be received by the City Council for their meeting of July 24th. Attached are the staff reports provided the City Council on this subject. RDw LN�N ROBERT L. RLW:kf Attachments • r` l STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 8 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MARCH 13, 1989 Tb: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: CITY PROPERTY - 4210 RIVER The City Council reviewed the attached staff report on February 13, 1989. To place the sale of the property on the ballot, the City Council simply approves a resolution ordering that an appropriately worded measure be placed on a ballot of a general municipal n election, a special municipal election or a consolidated election. The schedule of upcoming elections is: November 1989 - School Board June 1990 - State General Primary November 1990 - General Municipal Election The resolution must be approved approximately 90 days prior to the election date. Cost to the City would approximate $15,000 for a general municipal election and $30,000 for any of the others. If approved by the voters, sale of the property must be preceded by a resolution declaring the property surplus and by an offer to sell the land to the State and County for park and. recreation purposes and to certain "public entities" for develop- ment of low and moderate income housing. Such offers would need to be made to each of the following: California State Resources Agency /-1 Orange County Park and Recreation Division i Orange County Housing Authority 0 ' 1 i6 M '. r 1 Page 2 Additionally, "housing sponsors" qualified by the California Housing Finance Agency to develop low and moderate income housing may request such an offer of sale. Any of these agencies could opt to purchase the property at a price negotiated- with ttte -City. `— ' " - If these agencies elect not to purchase the property, then the City can sell it by conventional means. While several methods are available, it is recommended that a minimum price be established and that sealed competitive bids be solicited followed by an auction where all those who submitted bids would be allowed to re -bid above the highest sealed bid in minimum increments of perhaps $5,000. This method will insure the City receiving the highest price while maintaining a high standard of openness. KENNETH DELINO KJD:mb Attachment w� • 'T STUDY SESSION ;s ITEM NO. . CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }` OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FEBRUARY 139 1989 • TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SUBJECT: CITY PROPERTY - 4210 RIVER The City acquired the subject property in 1936 for failure to pay taxes, and a judgement dated February 19, 1940 cleared title and granted the parcel to the City. Locat d--o the chan_n_el_�,.a.t —t a corner of River and 43rd Streets, the '30 foot b_ foot�otl is vacant with small trees and bushes. See attached map.) The lot is zoned R -2 and `could support a duplex of 3648 sq. ft. including four parking spaces: The lot has a finished concrete bulkhead and a dock would be allowed. The City trims and cleans, but has never utilized the lot. Channel Park is just across the street and no City use for the lot has been identified. An appraisal of the fee simple value' of the property by Richard Fuller, MAI,.has produced a range between $325,000 and $350,000. Lease value would be approxi- mately 4% of that value or $13,000 tp $14,000 per year. Lease or sale of the land would require (per Section 1402 of the Charter) approval by the Electorate. The next regularly scheduled election is November 7, 1989. KENNETH DELINO n KJD:mb • D I3 s• N:. � r V er 0 , . A -A -D,-] 0-. Y-. CRY OE NEWPORT BEACH rUBLIC bORKS WARTMENT • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: June 27, 1989 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Tree Removal Appeals Item Nos. 6 and 7 Appeals on decisions made by the Street Tree Committee to retain trees have been requested by homeowners at the below addresses: 1200 Pembroke 2328 Arbutus Appropriate request by letter has been received for both properties and the staff worksheet is provided. It would be prudent for the Commission to personally inspect these areas. IJ Ronald A. Whitley -X-M-czShq 11,01811t(WItN V Name: Addres Phone NUMDer: Complaint: -4t PARK DEPT. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Date: Species: Damage: Sidewalk: 0 Curb: Parkway: Other: Parkway: Con'crete.Pr, Brick M Turf Ca 'Other Comments: 2'. I Inspected by: Supervisor's Recommendation: June 13, 1989 City of Newport Parks, Beaches, P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, Attention: Jack Park Beach and Recreation Department "A 92658 -8915 Brooks, and Tree Superintendent Dear Mr. Brooks: We are in receipt of your April 28, 1989 notification that our request to have the parkway tree on the Kent Lane side of our property replaced had been denied. The purpose of this letter is to appeal that decision for the reasons set forth below. First of all, we recently experienced blockage in the sewer line at a location beneath the sidewalk. The city dug it up and replaced the blocked section, which contained live Ficus roots. (we have saved the section of pipe and some of the roots for your inspection). The plumber had considerable difficulty clearing the line, and in fact could not move the rod past our front sidewalk. At that point, it became jammed, and he had to call for help to remove it. When it was removed, there were what appeared to be live Ficus roots on the end of it. In addition, they said that apparently a section of the pipe had been moved laterally by the roots. Since there are still live roots in the area, it is reasonable to assume that blockage and /or displacement could recur unless the offending tree is removed and the roots thus killed. Replacement with a tree of a species with less aggressive roots would appear to be a logical solution. Second, a severe blockage and /or displacement of the pipe under the slab floor of our house would result in considerable expense 'and inconvenience in the repair operations. The fact that the plumber experienced difficulty in clearing the section of line under the house was believed by him to probably be due to the presence of roots in the pipe and even some displacement of it. The potential for serious problems is there. Let's not let it happen just because someone thinks the Ficus is too attractive to replace. (Does that someone have the same actual and potential problems with Ficus roots as we do ?). Third, the roots of the tree have caused buckling of the sidewalk, parkway paving, curb and gutter. There is almost always a large puddle of water in that area from lawn watering runoff (from all • of the homes in the 1200 block of Pembroke) that cannot pass the buckled area to reach the storm drain, located on the corner of Kent and Sussex. It is a breeding ground for mosquitos and other 0 0 • insects. The roots of this tree were trimmed and the sidewalk replaced by the city a few years ago, but the treatment was certainly not a cure. At the same time, the tree in front of our home was replaced with one of another variety, but it was vandalized one Halloween night. We have brought these "visible" problems to your attention in the past, both by letter and by phone, prior to having this most recent problem with our plumbing. Now that we know we have subsurface problems as well, the need for action is all the more critical. We are attaching a copy of the plumber's bill for your information. Please note both the "Cause of Stoppage" and "Remarks" sections. Please understand that we have no fundamental dislike of parkway trees. We heartily approve of them. our problem is with -the type of tree, which while being attractive above ground is a source of trouble below the surface. We are sure that there are other varieties that are equally attractive, yet minimize the potential for damage. We have been advised to appeal your decision and hope that this information is sufficient for you to reconsider. Should you require additional data, or want to see the section of pipe and roots removed by the city crew, please call us at 548 -9676. y truly yours r D. 191dolias 1200 Pembroke Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 q Copies to: Mr. Ron Whitley Mr. Robert Wynn -� -. -- ;,�� --- -- r. , ..,ter .._,,:. _- _.- -� ^ --� - -• -- --- - - - -- N,' O i CE : _ .. - =$p '33729 Roto- Rooter .Service & Plumbing Co DATE - 8 _ 2M W. tot ST., SANTA AMA. CAI.. W= M4) W-3M2 ETATE COMPACTOn UCEW ND. naa �� � �� SERVI EMAN NO. Ut �rs�,4s �a60 4e,0t kj NAME _ p1Q ADDRESS CITY STATE ?e-�'6'co PHONE NO, ZIP CODE PHONE NO TERMS: NET 70 DAYS o FINANCE CHARGE will be oomputeo on the unpaid balance by a un0lo patio rated 7%%per monM.,whloh 4 an ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE OF itY« llnoa tM Mochonlp' Usn taw (CalBanlo Cooe W CMI Preceoure. Section tt8t etuq ). ony cmtrxta. wb<mftctw. laborer, wpplla a other Dawn who hot= to ImdaVe v r "06d 0" A440 Mr � " a as coon nepm0. your popery could be ad by court o8tcer a II. R the wbcontwda. lobww a wpplla remolns unpaid" CUSTOMER • t SIGNATURE* U • PARVDEPT. CITY OF IIEWPORT BEACH Date: •Name: M12 IDnA( Ziylyv�r7—aoc) Address• Phone Number: "760- 2711 Complaint 7igg_ Py-A4ov4L Damage: a e %.Sidewalk: t9 Curb: 19 C* he- R Parkway: •❑ Other: P Parkway: Concrete M Brick C1 Turf [a Other R Comments: Inspected 6;: f-1411e%4 *Supervisor's Recommendation: q' 0 .7 • Daniel M. Livingston 2328 Arbutus Street Newport Beach, California 92660 (714) 760 -6580 June 5, 1989 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City of Newport Beach P. O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915 Attention: Jack Brooks Dear Mr. Brooks: For the second time in as many years, our request for removal of the 25 year old overgrown pepper tree in front of our home has been denied. This letter is to appeal the Street Tree Committee decision, which is • both unwarranted and unreasonable. We do not desire to simply have the tree removed; rather, we wish to replace it with a tree of appropriate size and to surround it with grass where there is now only brick and cement. This 'removal and replacement would greatly improve the aesthetics of our home and our neighborhood. The existing tree is an eyesore, dropping messy pepper berries on our property and on automobiles parked nearby. More importantly, its roots have already destroyed the surrounding sidewalk, our sprinkling system and, we suspect, will very soon destroy our sewer link. The City has already incurred thousands of dollars in sidewalk replacement in front of our house and others, yet refuses to attack the true problem: 25 year old overgrown trees which if left in place will continue to cause costly destruction to both private and public property. We have been patient over the past two years in seeking this removal and replacement by appropriate means. We do not want to and should not have to incur costs for removal of this unsightly and destructive • nuisance on our property. It is clearly in the City's best interest and ours to remove this tree before it a) Parks, Beaches and Recreation • commission June 5, 1989 Page 2 causes further damage or injury to public and private property. We do not wish to see 'our substantial investment in our home continue to be impaired by this destructive nuisance. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to reverse the denial of our request. Please feel free to contact me at home at 760 -6580 or at my law office during the day at 760 -8711. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 'D 4 Iq 4"-- Daniel M. Livingston DML:amy • Item No. 8 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission DATE: June 26, 1989 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: A. Z. Taft, Chair, Oceanfront and Beach Committee SUBJECT: Volleyball Court Requests and Recommendations At its June meetings, the Oceanfront and Beach Committee discussed and made recommendations on the following courts: Colton Street End The Committee felt that these courts receive unusually heavy play and recommended that it be required that the nets be removed each night to try to cut down usage. This procedure will be followed for a 60 day trial period. If this does not produce the desired results, the Committee will recommend removal of one of the courts. 38th Street End • The Committee considered the request for the removal of this court. They felt that the court was well situated and in accordance with volleyball court regulations. Therefore, they recommend its retention unless a strong case can be made for its removal. r7 4105 Seashore The Committee received a request for the retention of this court. Although they would prefer to have this court at street end and further removed from residences, the Committee has no objection to retention of this court. • June 23, 1989 City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92568 Dear Commissioners: The residents, homeowners and interested parties who have signed the attached Application for Volleyball Court Removal respec- tively request the removal of the tandem courts at Colton Street and the new Court at Lugonia Street. We understand this matter will be heard at the July 5 Commission meeting. Since the last Commission meeting, we have obtained more signa- tures of residents who request the City to deal with the unique situation that has developed at Colton and Lugonia. These 24 signatures, representing 17 households, should be sufficient evidence that a significant majority of the residents in our neighborhood are not happy with the unfair concentration of volleyball activity between Colton and Lugonia. • In previous letters and meetings, we have provided evidence that the Colton /Lugonia courts receive 70 -80% of all the play in West Newport Beach and that the other 13 courts are under - utilized. Removing these courts is the only effective way the City can disperse the activity and diminish the noise, traffic and congestion that we are now unfairly receiving. • Under Resolution 88 -14, para. 7 the City authorized a petition process for removing volleyball courts. These rules were adopted to deal with the problems we are experiencing. We have complied with those requirements and respectively request the Commission to honor our request without further delay. Si ere y, UV Douglas H. Cortez cc: Ruthlyn Plummer, Councilwoman Colton /Lugonia Street Residents Mailing List Jerry Cobb, President, West Newport Beach Association w ` CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department APPLICATION FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL Name: Phone Number: naa „e«. We, the undersigned residents, live within 200' line of sight of the existing volleyball court location and have been notified of the proposed removal as A scribed by the attached diagram.�z Printed Name: i l/V /�(l0/ /C* Phone Nu: Signature Pr Si • Ad Printed Name: Phone Number: Signature: Address: Printed Name: Signature: Address: Printed Name: Signature: Address: Phone Number Phone Number: ---------------------------------------------- FOR CITY USE ONLY APPROVED: Marine Department APPROVED: General Services Department CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH {° Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department APPL .ame 1.0Y-fe-2 Address: 4409. G(i D ce Proposed Location: LION FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL V Ok - (( IB N Phor )CY-V.r/ 6)60 Gv, D 490 —13 OvS Number_ We, the undersigned residents, live within 200' line of sight of the existing volleyball court location and have been notified of the proposed removal as described by the attached diagram.` ' /[ Printed Name: C/ I ` / ss• y f �6� Phone Number: k;y ~3008 IAL „ : ♦, / n Printed 40 ignatur Address: Phone Number:] =�� /� Printed Name: S'% UE,eJ� ,C n � S Phone Number: b O71P Signature: ECG_ . liI Address:_/�(6% s�,�5�ldC� (riot ,(��b°• Printed Name: Phone Number: Signature,. Address: Printed Name: Signature: Address: Phone Number: ---------------------------------------------- FOR CITY USE ONLY •APPROVED: Marine Department APPROVED: General Services Department � F From the desk o/• • C'Jan C� "louvc 9 • i 19 ,Fv' V � al ,' J•l Y • Y • Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department %, APPLICATION FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL Aame �� �jz f V D 1% n Phon ddress: � dG2aN 6/co G�, 0 1 650 /3 00 Number: •" We, the undersigned residents, live within 200' line of sight of the existing volleyball court location and have been notified of the proposed removal as described by the attached diagram. Printed Name: C/9`i `� �j'C Phone Number: Z0 '380 .j Address: Printed Name:7 I� -Nl)'1 /— i C"`% Phone Number: (083 /SF/ Signature: *Address: So P ° G Printed Name /i .l Phone Number: • i, Address- l) /Z 0 C-,f ! 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Address: 65'10 tJ Oc- -)9a 4;'LON T Oe- 1.3fe&7- 3eMC4+ Printed ��,�.%n� Phone Number: afL- 0cJ7� Si ghature:_��iif�i�t��`J Address: t�"S // Printed Name: M - +►-(y rd -' �/�' II`� Phone Number: ei..... +....e. .. n/ n Address ------ - - - - -_ ------- - - - - -- FOR CITY USE ONLY *APPROVED- Marine Department is 'APPROVED: -General Services Department Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department 1 _ APPLICATION FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL r Name: Phone Number: • Address: Me, the undersigned residents, live within 200' line of sight of the existing volleyball court location and have been notified of the proposed removal as described by the attached diagram., ' n . r r / Printed Name; /V/ i rr • I !V /// I Signature: '7 ' Address:�d� Printed Name: Phone Number: Phone Number: 7700- 64 &0 . Address: C/6 30';?" ta. Dom, lAf-e !' Printed Name: X/vnne ,b &61 Phone Number: Y"- ee-Ara Printed Name: Phone Number: Signature: Address: Printed Name: Phone Number: Signature: Address: ---------------------------------------------- FOR CITY USE ONLY • APPROVED: APPROVED: Marine Department General Services Department r�i.✓or Uvd' w /7)l�•v 2ev� YParks, Beaches and Recreation Department r�e 7 a APPLICATION FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT REMOVAL Name: Phone Number: We, the undersigned residents, live within 200' line of sight of the existing volleyball court location and have been notified of the proposed removal as described by the attached diagram. ' Printed Name: ,A)g, -Adoi L), wl�• R LA Phone Number: L�2 -3697 Printed Name: 0 Address: Printed ../ Printed Name: C LA Address: Printed SI3/-,-' Mi Q4 %-0 Z. R V) Phone Number ` 1-2--34 % ZS Phone Number: 6'?6.K5IB' Phone Number: 63 ( –'? 4 OS W � e Number: C402 3 -------------------------------------- FOR CITY USE ONLY S APPROVED: Marine Department APPROVED: fieneral Services Department • Parks and Recreation Commission 12JUN89 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach Ca. 92663 Dear Commission Members; My wife and I have owned property at 6702 W. Oceanfront since 1970. We raised four children through their teen years at this location, and volleyball always has been an important part of our recreational life at the beach. We have watched the changes in the recreational areas of West Newport and have especially appreciated the addition of the West Newport park. We have also watched the volleyball courts be moved from in front of 6704 W. Oceanfront to Colton Street and be moved toward the homes and toward the ocean. We have watched young volleyball players grow into adults and adults grow into older adults. I have participated with others, both physically and financially, in the maintenance of the courts. I have helped keep nets and ropes in good order and have groomed the sand to make the area more attractive and the courts in good playing condition. I have played volleyball with some of these folks since the early seventies and have seen many persons, male and female, young and old, focus their recreational and social activities on and around the volleyball courts in this area. Although we have not lived at this address continually since 1978 I have returned to play volleyball several times most every week. Our house is located one lot away from Colton Street and I have never found the courts or the participants having a negative impact on the neighborhood. The people who have congregated at this location over the years are persons with whom I have enjoyed associating and they are an asset to this community. I realize that congestion in this area is a concern to the whole neighborhood. However, we all know that on any sunny day in West Newport people will keep coming until the parking spaces are all taken; and then they will continue on their way to find a parking spot at another location. The congestion in this area is parking - limited and if there aren't volleyball players, there will be other beach goers. The City of Newport Beach has the reputation of providing quality recreational opportunities. Multiple volleyball courts are needed in this area due to the number • and variety of skills of the players. The skill levels range from jungle ballers to those with tournament abilities. The Page 2 u I* I think that the city could install additional courts in this wide beach area while still keeping them far enough away from the oceanfront homes to satisfy everyone involved. I believe that public use of public lands should not unduly infringe on the rights of oceanfront property owners. I realize that not all of my neighbors share my zeal for this form of recreation so if it would help in your decision process as to where to place the volleyball courts, I would be glad to have them in front of our house. We appreciate your efforts in providing the recreational needs of Newport Beach residents and guests, and thank you for your attention to the issue of providing volleyball courts at Colton and Lugonia Streets. 33 Yours beach in this area is wide enough so that decisions that are .L/�cr�u made can be acceptable to both,homeowners and volley ball 92663 players. u I* I think that the city could install additional courts in this wide beach area while still keeping them far enough away from the oceanfront homes to satisfy everyone involved. I believe that public use of public lands should not unduly infringe on the rights of oceanfront property owners. I realize that not all of my neighbors share my zeal for this form of recreation so if it would help in your decision process as to where to place the volleyball courts, I would be glad to have them in front of our house. We appreciate your efforts in providing the recreational needs of Newport Beach residents and guests, and thank you for your attention to the issue of providing volleyball courts at Colton and Lugonia Streets. 33 Yours Truly, Du e Black .L/�cr�u 6702 W. Oceanfront Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 n U 20 Doug and Joyce Edlund 6604 West Ocean Front Newport Beach, CA 92663 June 1, 1989 Mr. John Konwiser, Chairman Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission City on Newport Beach P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92568 Dear Commission: Please help our local group of Ocean Front residents solve the very serious problem we have with the Colton St. and possibly the new Lugonia volleyball courts! 1. The Colton courts are now "reserved" for an organized group from out of the immediate area. They use the courts seven days each week. They use their own "ladder" system, which effectively keeps kids, novice players, and residents off-the courts. My kids and I can't use the courts in front o our own house This priva group also has added their own permanent nets and boundry marker systems, that increases their control. This has got to stop! 2. No new courts were needed at Lugonia. There are 13 courts in our area of West Newport, and 10 of them are almost never used. Come check this out for yourself before we add to the serious negative impact that the Colton courts inflict on this immediate area. 3. Let's at least be fair! Why not ask this organized volley ball club to use different courts each month, so that we can at least, spread the problem through -out the area. Second, let us consider asking that nets not be left on a permanent basis if they are private, and that the same be true of boundry ropes. 4. Ours is one of two really residential areas on the sand in Newport Beach. We have two little girls, and the 25+ persons that regularly are at the Colton courts area in front of my house are a real concern when my kids are playing in the sand. It's time for the private volley ball club to move on. We need t-h-e—Ci-t-y-o-F Newport Beach to provide the equal treatment and protection that we deserve. Please move or eliminate the Colton courts. We have had them long enoua . P.S. How about one court at every other street end, and 150' from homes! This would eliminate the impact of "cluster" courts but not reduce the total number of courts? Orange Countyy; orts BYROBYNNORWOOD, - Times Staff Miter ;' V T ey say that 47- year -old _ oy Crump has a beach olleyball• rule book in his ead, and an eye for the lings as precise as any tape mea- Burk. r 'He has been surfing since the 19�Os and playing two -man volley - ba4 on, the sand since the '70s. And wt s teen -aged son, Jay, Crump stmands reverence from the kidgWthe crowded Lake Street courts in Huntington'Beach, a spot " Fjust`. south of the pier so popular , that a challenger's wait in the summer can stretch to two hours, _; < Grump is one of a group' of people with early- morning jols, night- jobs:or no jobs at all who makeup :; ' , , ±', ; e „'+.': `• the.legion of serious beach volley- ball la ers P Y up and down the Orange County coast, They are r> , =1 ;a;; wafters and telemarketers, stu- ° ;° ; , _ t de is and' coaches, pro players, ;r pql cleaners and aelf,proclaimediz re °estate' apeculatois Crump is thq latter, and he and his son live a nomadic life split mostly between ",`'• Oahu's North Shore and a house wl�hin strolling' distance of the Huntington Beach pier, are num fts Cyo ore a e courts in Oran a County, most are public. The standard is MARK MIRKO / W Angela c PAS only, provided by the county Volleyball is a game of ups and downs, but the level of play is usually high up and down the cou or$he beach cities, none more than coast. In Laguna Beach, Craig Moothart stares at sand after missin a shot. Kurt Nelson tries to tho City of Newport Beach, which 9 maintains 58 sets of poles, more past two- handed block of Deron Verbeck. And Wayne Dottenwhy gets sandblasted after diving t than half of which are strung along thq sand in West Newport, @Tsually you must bring your qw7AM and, if you are inclined, roRLWmark the court boundaries in the sand. VOLLEYBALL dit"p}�y$' tuna', ia', M1tlgl�s „1nP�'I�'��n�lldffidl!g16pi��ON T ' �B', 51�n, iili "�I!�uliPT�lr!i�dl'i'iil�li�;i eliiglliRT.e�� ;:6`iunln`ill% F a BEACH I+ fi' var IP �me Orange Coast Courts Feature Some ofHottest Competition Under the Sun BYROBYNNORWOOD, - Times Staff Miter ;' V T ey say that 47- year -old _ oy Crump has a beach olleyball• rule book in his ead, and an eye for the lings as precise as any tape mea- Burk. r 'He has been surfing since the 19�Os and playing two -man volley - ba4 on, the sand since the '70s. And wt s teen -aged son, Jay, Crump stmands reverence from the kidgWthe crowded Lake Street courts in Huntington'Beach, a spot " Fjust`. south of the pier so popular , that a challenger's wait in the summer can stretch to two hours, _; < Grump is one of a group' of people with early- morning jols, night- jobs:or no jobs at all who makeup :; ' , , ±', ; e „'+.': `• the.legion of serious beach volley- ball la ers P Y up and down the Orange County coast, They are r> , =1 ;a;; wafters and telemarketers, stu- ° ;° ; , _ t de is and' coaches, pro players, ;r pql cleaners and aelf,proclaimediz re °estate' apeculatois Crump is thq latter, and he and his son live a nomadic life split mostly between ",`'• Oahu's North Shore and a house wl�hin strolling' distance of the Huntington Beach pier, are num fts Cyo ore a e courts in Oran a County, most are public. The standard is MARK MIRKO / W Angela c PAS only, provided by the county Volleyball is a game of ups and downs, but the level of play is usually high up and down the cou or$he beach cities, none more than coast. In Laguna Beach, Craig Moothart stares at sand after missin a shot. Kurt Nelson tries to tho City of Newport Beach, which 9 maintains 58 sets of poles, more past two- handed block of Deron Verbeck. And Wayne Dottenwhy gets sandblasted after diving t than half of which are strung along thq sand in West Newport, @Tsually you must bring your qw7AM and, if you are inclined, roRLWmark the court boundaries in the sand. :'the challenge match is the .; st9dard, with the winner holding ,Ahe court. Games are to 11 or 15, '`depending upon the number of le waiting. Self- officiatingkis , putting you on your honor X10 your own net violations or al sets. i56, a courts are as varied as the F a Is who play on them. Up in P'e Beach, there's a court some know as "Old Man's," where #h a whose skills• surpass their i:stanirta are said to play. All along ;th stretch of West Newport, there ar courts known by numbered Wstr :ets. One, at 52nd Street, is said f:to juive when a sometime real- i.-de t —known simply as Chuck to Ypf t =is in town, always attracting y competitive players. l ith the passing summers, i;ep rts' reputations shift and ch ge like the sands they're built pp but some endure as a sure place t.tQ nd good competition. a look at five of the best in i' Or nge County: * T< ke Street, Huntington Beach: •$Se ous players disdain the double 4Co t here because the net runs g "the wrong way " — parallel to the ocean rather than perpendicular to it Fbullt as it is, the wind blows 't'dotvn the length of the court, "Sor'ing balls to sail too long from 'fib de and making it possible to ;,s a severe drop ball into the 1s wl rom the other. - ut the ample parking (with fee) ;' an ihe proximity to the pier make it a ' po ular spot. double court allows "work- up" challenges, which speed the play and increase the competition. In work -ups, the winner from Court 1 advances to play the winner at Court 2, with two new teams playing on Court 1 for the right to challenge the next winner on Court 2. The players here are, typically high = school_ age 6r-`sligi}tlyyo }der, and the °court is' 61y' occasionally visited.by professional players. But the popularity of the spot makes it unpopular with some local players. ' "That's like the place to go if you have a bus pass," said Steve Pem- per, 21, who played volleyball at Huntington Beach High School and briefly. at' Cal State Long Beach. "Anything that close to the pier, everyone comes there from Encino or Covina," i ton Street, Newport Beach: say it's too weak," said Steve mu ne, a 28- year -old profession- al player as he lounged jn'the sand "Just say, 'Don't go to Colton Street'," 0 i Many people consider the double court at Colton Street, just south of the Santa Ana River jetty, to be the home. of the best competition In Orange County -But although peo- ple' here 'are friendly, It has a reputation,' as' an insider's court, almost a private 'club on a public beach, where the competition is 'keen and newcomers are not al- ways, welcome — unless they're,. very good. Even on an overcast day, you can find high - caliber competition here. Among those who dropped by to play or watch one recent day were i Carlos Briceno, Adam Lockwood and Laura Phillips, former area high - school players who now play for the University of Hawaii; Al- bert Gasparian, who 'coaches at i Golden West College, and Rick Ownbey, 31, a former Savanna High.School and Rancho Santiago College pitcher who started 16 games in the major leagues and is now thinking,of.tryingp ofessi0 el bea*'volleyb'alf'1-;'� ?',' '' r. ' 1 "For whatever reason, it's a good spot " Ownbey said. "There's parking, bathrooms and showers nearby and a pizza shop across-the street," Corona del Mar State Beach: Known as Big Corona, this large crescent- shaped beach just east of the jetty at the entrance to New- port Harbor has 10 courts. The eight new sets of bright -blue poles at the north end of the beach allow the height of the net to be adjusted, and are popular with company and family outings —what more serious players sometimes call "hack ball" or "jungle ball." ' This is a good spot for groups because challenges are not the' standard. If you bring your own net and ropes, holding the court for your group is usually acceptable, At the south end of the beach, there are two courts where two - man challenges are the norm :.r,u the dompetition is better. These are the courts where longtime Corona del Mar locals tend to play. There is a parking lot (with fee) and street parking nearby. Big Corona is particularly popular in the evenings. Main Beach, Laguna: The net strung between two palms here may be the most picturesque along the coast, and as the home of the 35- year -old Laguna Beach Open tournament, Laguna his a spot of its own in the lore of beach volley- ball. The city of Laguna Beach maintains three courts —four dur- ing' tournaments —and also pro- vides nets and rope boundaries. Although Laguna at times has been clearly the home of the best local competition, insiders' opinions varir or the current level of nldv. But thin is as certain a spot as any to see professional players, includ- ing Karch Kiraly, who lives in San' Clemente..,. The level of play occasionally excludes'players who are not rated by volleyball organizations. "That's sort of Russian roulette there,'.' said Bill Ashen, who coach- es the men's team at UC Irvine. "If you lose; you're usually going to sit down the rest of the day, You might as well go to another beach." But depending on. the day and 'time of day, • less serious players often get a chance to play. "The better players go there and play the pros;' said Jim Kemper; - •18, who often plays at Capistrano Beach. "If yoli're just decent, you'd better come to Capo Beach." There is ,'street parking only, usually very crowded. Capistrano Beach: There are 11 courts at Capistrano Beach, a coun- ty beach, nine of which have nets and ropes fof- boundary lines. The nets and ropes have been in place here for just more than two seasons, and in that time Capistra- no Beach has become a popular spot for South County high "school students: It's so popular that one high-school team recently held its banquet on the beach here. It's also a popular after- school gathering spot this time of year. "You just walk.'.up Wand say, Challenge!!' said Mark Gray, • a senior at Dana Hills High who has been � playing in the afternoons recently. Even during the summer, Gray said,`-the wait for •a game is rarely longer than 45 minutes. i The younger players share the col*t&ith a regular group of rated nlaveA— mostly men in their early a nuatber. • of women ials who are drawn by the at, least one —net here is w eight inches lower than lord eight -foot net. �Wce, Opalinski, 28, a profes- sional player •who,- te4ches at Capis- trano Valley High School, practices here a- couple times a week. Occa= siotially, she andher- partner, Linda Chisholm; hale to fight for a court, "You •pretty' mutilt •need to be diplomatic 'and-,try to coax them off," Opalinski said.; "If not, just challenge and beat them." T ere a, plenty. of metered paiikltig a6 the beach, and always the added .attraction that Kiraly, ojW the-most famous volleyball , pMWi In•the.world, -lives nearby and sometthies practices-here: ' I've never seen, Karch here;' said' Kempgr.. t'Karch'•ls God:, He could'wme'out here -and just toy with people.,, ' ,Courts are busy because of loca- tion, but top players prefer courts with nets perpendicular to the ocean rather than parallel. r .y 1 COLTON STREET BEACH SideSby -side courts are fre- quented by college players, local roaches and occasionally profes- sionals. ti1A CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH Two courts at.the south end draw LAGUNABEACH • - better competition than the other eight, which are new and often attract more LAGUNABEACH casual play. Three courts with nets and boundary lines, Including one net . * strung between' palm trees. Top professional townsmen tinJuli. 31 DAPISTRANO BEACH s sea CAPISTRANO;PEACH Nine co&U with' nets and boundary Wes, with at least one net at women's'helght at all times. Dena Point Popular with high school students and women professionals. ©� SPDE+ x104 PPti t� Item No. 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH . Parks., Beaches and Recreation Department 0 DATE: June 27, 1989 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: Encroachment Permit - 3619 Ocean Blvd. The last building lot adjacent to Inspiration Point is being proposed for development. The attached represents an encroachment request to provide access to the property. It has been standard practice for the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission to review these requests. As the building will be below street grade, the plant material and tree problems found at other Ocean Blvd. residential properties will not be a factor. This is a revised request that staff feels is appropriate. 0 Item No. 10 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department DATE: June 27, 1989 TO: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission FROM: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Director SUBJECT: 1989 -90 CAPITAL PROJECT SCHEDULE The attached represents a tentative schedule of development for projects that the Commission should have an interest in monitoring. Please bear in mind that the-,schedule assumes that a timely consideration be given to specific projects by those entities that we have little or no: control. Design, review, public bid process and actual construction always take longer than seems possible. This, combined with those projects connected with improvement to existing facilities, that .have .to- be.-sahedurled wTth.:users;i.n. mind, adds complexity to a development schedule. ri ` I ll To a ❑ m E r i Q t U i b i I I 7 v C 7 7 a-,-- LL ❑ W 7 in inJ W U 2 al U O N N r U W > ") O O O Z 1 Im O is W 4{ W i( •k O O is is K •% � •k H �L cl ❑ N J H N H I I 7 v C 7 7 a-,-- C O 4� U N r 'O r N fd G O O = •r C ❑ +� ro ro V 3 I C S- 0 O VI U) •r N C VI ❑ U Im U O ® •K 0 \A jc is qc i( •k i( is is k •% � •k � �L m O O O O O O +' O S- .1 5.. N Q r- 4J LJD CD 7 N N 3 U O E O d Y b4 N •r O E O 00 d' S- ro 1 •r > S- CD U O S- 4- ro N N •N O to _. b C C b4 '' Si r d r N O C O b4 ro E i ro l CL 3 1 4—O O N UO 7 C N 7 0 S•r O S O Z 5.. r O .❑ NO 4- -P N O 4- O N Ln G 7 to Ih +3 O 4-3 O r r 0-0 N N 3U ro r• WW i. N C4= •r r Jb4 (0-0 OQ C O 4� U N r 'O r N fd G O O = •r C ❑ +� ro ro V 3 I C S- 0 O VI U) •r N C VI ❑ U Im U O ® •K 0 \A PARK AND TREE DIVISION Item No. 13 JUNE, 1989 PROGRESS REPORT . Our park crews performed the following tasks in addition to normal maintenance during the month of June. Bayside Drive 1. On the City owned portion of the slope below 317 Carnation Drive we planted (25) 5 gallon shrubs for appearance and erosion control. 2. We installed drip irrigation to each shrub. Irvine Terrace Park 1. Repaired a broken drain line which services the restrooms. This project re- quired removal of approximately 150 -•200 square feet of asphalt, approximately 50 square feet of concrete, and a 20 foot long by 3 foot deep trench to repair the damaged areas of pipe. While this trench was open we had the Water Department replace the old water service line as well. 2. Installed 2 decorative planters using railroad ties surrounded by a 1 foot wide concrete mow strip. Installed near the existing Japanese pagoda. 3. Installed the newly donated pagoda within one of the new planters along with its plaque. 4. Landscaped the 2 planters with 1 Sago palm, Mondo grass, and annual color. • Oasis Community Center 1. Opened 30 feet of trench 18 inches deep, for electrical conduit they were having installed. 2. Prepared and seeded approximately 2,000 square feet of turf area. Irvine Avenue medians being developed between Santa Isabel and University Drive Installed automated irrigation systems throughout. Balboa Pier Parking Lot Placed (20) 5 foot lengths of telephone poles in the planters to detour cars from exiting the pay parking lot through these areas. Two Traffic Medians at Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Planted (1751 1 gallon Star Jasmine. Police Station Planted .(25) 5 gallon Rhaphiolepis shrubs., (_40) 1 gallon Agapanthus shrubs. Reservoir Park Planted 15 flats of Hall's Honeysuckle on bank area. V4 3 0 - 2 - San Miguel Park Planted 10 flats of ice plant and (3). 24" box Melaleuca trees on the bank area near the handball courts. Community Youth Center (Grant Howald Park) Planted 30 flats of yellow Gazanias. Inspiration Point Installed 2 sighs regarding "No Skateboarding or Riding of Bicycles ". Bonita Creek Park 1. Prepared and seeded 18,000 square feet of area to refurbish the turf on the soccer fields. 2. Planted G5) 24" box Mondell pines. 3. Dismantled and removed 4 sets of soccer goals and transported to city yard for storage as requested from the Recreation Department. tcliff Groves Area Prepared and installed 8 (3 1/2" x 54 "1 steel ballards. McFadden Parking Lot and Balboa Island at Marine and Park Avenue • Placed 11 (24" box) trees for landscape coverage around portable restrocros for the General Services Department. City Hall Area 1. Planted 50. flats of 4" annual color in the shrub planters. 2. Replaced volleyball poles at 40th Street end. Located them 75 feet out from the boardwalk for the Recreation Division. Ballfields - Anderson School, Buffalo Hills and San Miguel Park Installed 2,500. square feet of Bermuda sod as needed to repair worn areas on these fields. Big, Canyon Reservoir Opened approximately 150 feet of trench., 2 feet deep, for the Utilities Depart- ment. Our Street Tree Division performed the following: Trimmed 319 trees. Planted 7 trees. Removed 20 trees. Root pruned 42 trees. Completed 11 work requests, - 3 - Areas being trimmed this month; Newport Heights and Harbor View Hills West. • Trees were removed at the following locations; 1 Cupania 1821 Port Margate Owner 1 Cupania #5 San Mateo Dead 1 Pear 518 Rockford Owner 4 Pepper 4607 Camden Owner 5'Ficus 1124 Berkshire Dead 1 Bottlebrush 1700 Port Sheffield Dead 1 Pear Mar Vista Accident 1 Ficus Broad Street Public Works 2 Palms Cameo Kighlands Dead 2 Corals 2312 Aralia Fire Damage 1 Pepper #34 Point Loma Dead 1 Pear • r 1 U Trees were planted at the following locations; 1821 Port Margate 1 Liquidambar 1707 Port Sheffield 1 Cupania 128 Opal 1 Cupania 2107 Arbutus 1 Willow 1577 Miramar 1 Magnolia 919 Baysid'e 1 Cupania Channel Park 1 Palm No- �d1' Diu. Item No. 14 RECREATION DIVISION JUNE, 1989 PROGRESS REPORT • Special Interest Activities Spring contract classes drew to a close this month. Revenue for the spring quarter equalled $70,710. Again, the large enrollments were gymnastics with 711 participants and aerobics with '500 participants. There were 14 participants in the birthday party package program. This has become a very popular offering. Golf lessons were also very popular this spring with 67 participants. Tennis classes held their own registering 455 participants and bringing in $13,453 in revenue. The Eighth Annual Scenic 5K was very successful on June 10. 2,600 race participants registered for the running race and 350 registered for the walking portion of the race. The Race Committee brought in approximately $54,407 in revenue. The City and the Chamber will split profits of approximately $17,000. Race Chairman Jim Wood did an excellent job representing the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and coordinating some 150 volunteers. Youth Activities /Facilities Maintenance The Summer Surf Slamarama was perhaps our most successful surf contest ever. Over 120 participants surfed the waves at 54th•Street on June 3 and 4. Maui & Sons donated surf boards, wet suits and trophies. Local donations were given to the division winners. is Registration for Yellow Ribbon Softball has been slow. It appears the emergence of Bobby Sox has taken away from our program. Bobby Sox organizers have been cooperative in helping us recruit, but registration is down 20% -25%. Park and playground staff participated in a summer training session sponsored by CPRS District X. Over 200 recreation leaders from 25 different agencies were in attendance at Norwalk Park Recreation Center. The six hour training emphasized leadership skills and the new games philosophy, along with problem solving situations. Park programs at Grant Howald Park and Mariners Park were in motion June 19. Attendance has been fair to good. 'A majority of the children are coming to the park sites in the morning periods. A slow down occurs in the late afternoon. A new full time maintenance person is scheduled for Fiscal Year 1989 -90. We hope to fill the position in July. Adult Sports /Aquatics This summer's swim program got off to a good start. Harbor High School's 50 Meter Pool continues to be the most popular program location for lessons. Corona del Mar High School is not pulling in its fair load thus far. A four day training session was completed the week of June 12 for the Aquatic Staff by Tony Ballard, Pool Manager. Swim instructors and lifeguards were instructed • in emergency procedures which included certification and /or re- certification in first aid, CPR update and policies to follow in emergency situations. The first session of sailing classes are looking good except for the new classes in Santana and Erickson. -2- Competition is continuing for the 246 softball teams and 56 basketball teams. • Over 75 officials are assigned each week to cover scheduled league games. Older Adult Services The Senior Advisory Council of Orange County met at Oasis on June 9. Their goal is to insure that seniors in Orange County are being provided with quality programs through the Older Americans Act. They primarily advise Peggy Weatherspoon, the Director of the Area Agency on Aging. They were honored to have Evelyn Hart and Ron Whitley in attendance. The Center had major sewer repairs completed this month. Due to the age of the facility, the sewer lines were clogged with roots and would often back up. There are now new pipes which will clear up this problem. The "55 Alive" Mature,Driving Course was held again this month and, as usual, the class was filled. By completing this 8 hour course, insurance companies provide a 5 -10% discount on auto insurance. The bereavement group continues to grow. The attendance ranges from 10 to 15 people each session. A professional social worker volunteers her time'1 -1/2 hours per week to lead the group. We feel, as do her clients, that this group provides a wonderful support for those who are recently widowed. Celeste Jardine -Haug, Older Adults Supervisor at Oasis, completed a grant writing course this month which provided her with invaluable skills, tactics and resources to draw upon. Is • ~I m VI F R� I 1 I � I I j I I I A � I ! � I ' I I I I A I I G I I I M T 1 N f I 41 0. N I t jU � ! d, C I i N I I i j ! ' � M I I i N p h 0 I� z ¢e xj N I N N •r, i 4� 1 co I !� I X01 O M N t m n I I [ i aI T co I I I ! M 10 n v p 01 I N I a� H ^'^•r�1N1�� I w ea°,:Ivrf i aI I �Q�INM 0\I I In iOD I I N I 01 I I !T cn T N I N � I I c• I i ri I le rl I N N T I T I I I V,i I ! ! Q N I (M I I j a I O ! Icy '�', N L `? r r NII 7Ni N i E 0) NI Inr ! j U!tm j 6- s- S-NII C N C_ i • rr 'O C N ' ! N , N XIN O i I0 O •r(dI ! 1O � co W r ! i T I N ! c �I N N. if I i ! I cm I I I e W W O I I I N N I N N •r, i 4� 1 co I !� I X01 O M N t m n I I [ i aI T co I I I ! M 10 n v p 01 I N I a� H ^'^•r�1N1�� I w ea°,:Ivrf i aI I �Q�INM 0\I N I N N •r, i 4� 1 co I !� I X01 O M N t m n I I [ i aI T co I I I ! M 10 n v p 01 I N I a� H ^'^•r�1N1�� I w �Q ^INS ^I I ^ANN 0\I N I N N •r, i 4� 1 co I !� I X01 O M N t m n I I [ i aI T co I I I ! M 10 n v p 01 I N I a� H ^'^•r�1N1�� I w �Q ^INS ^I I ^ANN N I N N •r, i 4� 1 co I !� I X01 O M N t m n I I [ i aI T co I I I ! M 10 n v p 01 I N I a� to 5 J I -19 MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES The City Council is vitally interested in beautification of City parkways. Public cooperation in helping to develop and maintain healthy and attractive trees is encouraged. MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAY TREES The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department will trim the parkway trees on a rotation schedule. An effort will be made to trim most of .the parkway trees on a two year cycle. If the rotation trimming is completed in less than two years, more frequent trimming will be done on certain trees and in view areas. Public safety such as low branches and heavy foliage will be given priority over view trimming. An• effort will be made to trim parkway trees on'the Peninsula and parts of Corona del Mar during the fall and winter due to heavy traffic during the summer. Trimming schedule will be altered to avoid trimming streets with flowering street trees during their blooming time. This will apply to streets having a large number of flowering trees, not to one or two trees on a street. TREE LIST The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission has adopted an official tree list which will be used by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department to determine species for planning purposes in all new subdivisions and replacement in established parkways. Botanical Name Erythrina caffra Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus ficifolia Jacaranda acutifolia Liquidambar styraciflua Magnolia grandiflora Pinus canarienais Tristania conferta Callistemon citrinus Cupaniopsis anacardioides Eucalyptus sideroxylon"'Rosea'- Melaleuca luucadendra quinqueaervia Pinus torreyana Platanus acevifolia Washingtonia robusta Phoenix canarienais Schinus molle Eriobotrya deflexa Metrosideros Tomentosa Geijera Parvifolia Common Name Coral Tree Lemon - scented Gum Scarlet Eucalyptus Jacaranda American Sweet Gum Southern Magnolia Canary Pine Brisbane Box Lemon Bottlebrush Cupania Red Ironbark Cajepuc Tree Torrey Pine London Plane Tree Mexican Fan Palm Date Palm California Pepper Bronze Loquat New Zealand Xmas Tree Australian Willow • • .r I -19 MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES - Page Two STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANTING PARKWAY TREES General Requirements A. 72 -hour notification shall be given the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department prior to the initial installation of parkway trees for approval of species, material quality and planting supervision. 24 -hour notice shall be given prior to all subsequent inspections as required. B. Relative position of parkway trees is subject to approval by the City, and any tree not properly placed will be relocated at no cost to the City. In the interest of public safety, trees shall be kept not less than: (a) 25 feet back of beginning of curb returns at intersections. (b) 10 feet from lamp standards. (c) 10 feet from fire hydrants. (d) 10 feet from service walks or driveways. (e) 10 feet from meters and sewers. (f) 25 feet from stop signs. C. Trees shall be a minimum container size of fifteen gallons. 1. Condition: Plants shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and species, healthy, vigorous, free from plant disease, insect pests and shall have healthy, normal root system free from being root bound. Trees shall not be pruned or topped prior to delivery. 2. Inspection: All plant material shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City prior to planting. The City has the right to reject any item offered. D. soil Analysis Requirement for Land Developers Developer may be required to have a composite soil analysis made by a bona fide soil testing laboratory of soil to receive parkway trees at no cost to the City. The location and number of soil samples shall be determined by the City. Analysis shall include fertility level and organic content of the samples taken. A copy of the test results shall be forwarded directly to the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Department a minimum of 60 days prior to scheduled planting of parkway trees. • Of I -19 MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING of PARKWAY TREES - Page Three PARKWAY TREE PLANTING A. All pits shall be dug with bottoms level, the width equal to two times the diameter of the ball, and the bottom,two times the depth of the container from which the tree is planted. B. Pits shall be backfilled with a thoroughly mixed "prepared soil" to the bottom of the tree ball. When planting tablets are required, they shall be.placed after placing the tree ball in the pit. Five (21 gram) plant- ing tablets shall be evenly spaced around perimeter of pit on top of prepared soil. Note: Where land developers are required to provide soil analysis, the prepared soil backfill shall be based on test results. C. When soil analysis is not a requirement, "prepared soil" mix for backfill of the pits for 15- gallon trees shall consist of the following: �o VK (a) 60% Fine Sand (#2$ conrock or equal) (b) '40% Nitrolized Fir Sawdust (c) 10# Agricultural Gypsum/ cu. yrd. of mix ' (d) 2U Iron'Sulphate/ cu. yrd. of mix (e) 5 (21 gram)planting tablets per plant pit Note: (1) Nitrolized Fir Sawdust shall have a minimum nitrogen content of .7 %. • (2) Planting tablets shall be a commercial fertilizer in tablet form yielding, 20% Nitrogen, 10% phosphorus and 5% potash. The tablet shall be compressed and yield a slow release of nutrient over a 12 -month period. D. -Set plants in center of pit, in vertical position, so that crown of ball will be level with finish grade after allowing for watering and, settling and shall bear the same relationship to finish grade that it did to soil surface in original place of growth. E. Prepare a depressed water basin capable of holding 10 gallons of water. Water shall be applied in that quantity at time of planting. F. If houses are not occupied, trees shall be watered one week later. Thereafter, watering shall be done at one week intervals by the developer 'for a period of one year or until homes are occupied. I -19 . MAINTENANCE AND PLANTING OF PARKWAY TREES - Page Four PARKWAY TREE PLANTING (continued) G. Each tree must be properly supported by two Lodgepole pine stakes or other material approved by the City. Stakes shall be a minimum of eight feet in length. Stake all trees at time of planting by placing stake.in prepared hole and driving stake a minimum of,30 inches into soil. H. All trees shall be secured to stakes with a steel twist brace. 1. 8 penny duplex nails shall be used to secure the brace to the stakes - two per side. I. Root barrier may be installed if the City feels it is needed. GUARANTEES A. 15- gallon tree,shall be guaranteed as to growth and health for a period of ninety (90) days after final acceptance by the City. B. Trees,that fail to grow or are injured or damaged during planting opera- tions shall be replaced within 15 days after notification. Replacement material shall be guaranteed as specified-as original guaranteed material. ESTABLISHED PARKWAYS APPLICANT MUST: 1. Apply either in person or by telephone for City approval of parkway tree planting plan. Contact the Parks, Beaches and Recreation office, 640 -22710 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach. 2. Deposit with the Park Division in advance the required fee for each tree to be installed. The minimum fee for a 15- gallon residential or commercial tree is $3730 installed. An addi- tional charge of $25.00 will be applied to any installation requiring concrete cutting. The difference between the fee and the actual cost of installation is borne by the City of Newport Beach in the interest of civic beautification.' 3. Accept responsibility for watering and fertilizing new trees. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH WILL: 1. Approve type, location and spacing of tree planting proposed. 2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new tree. 3. Prune and spray tree as required. Adopted - November 22, 1982 Amended - November 14, 1983 BIKE AND FOOT RACE. POLICY I -21 It is the policy of the City Council that all races using City streets, ,. beaches or parks shall be administered through the Special Event Procedure established by the City Manager. Organizers of a race must prove the ability to pay for required City safety and maintenance service, Races shall be restricted to courses approved by the City Manager. Races shall not be held during summer months (June 15"through September 15) and shall not exceed 12 per year. The City shall also receive registration fees or a cash deposit as proof of ability to pay for City services provided. It shall additionally be required that organizers of races provide a certificate of insurance co- insuring the City or purchase a City approved Special Event Policy providing a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage. It is the intent of this policy to minimize inconvenience to City residents and maximize safety precautions for races. No bike or foot race may be sponsored or financially supported by a tobacco or alcohol company; and no dispensing, of alcohol or tobacco products will be allowed in events that have participants under the age of 21. Adopted - February 14, 1983 Amended - November 14, 1983 Amended - September 22, 1986 r� i D NAMING OF CITY PARKS I -22 The City of Newport Beach has a comprehensive program to provide park and open space to serve the leisure and recreation needs of residents. It is desirable that appropriate names be selected for future parks and public recreational facilities. The following guidelines shall serve as policy on this matter. 1. Suggestions for naming new parks shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City Council for approval. 2. New park names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories: a. Streets or schools bordering park b. Topography C. Theme d. Renowned citizens of the community 3. The tree lined walkway at Oasis Passive Park beginning at 5th Avenue and Marguerite in Corona del Mar should be identified as an area where the trees can be-dedicated by bronze plaques as community leader recognition locations. 4. New or existing community centers, buildings, rooms or site amenities may be dedicated in honor of persons who have served their community in an exceptional and distinguished manner. 5. Prior to the dedication or naming of a park or public recreational facility for a person, there should be a passage of six months from death or grant of gift before the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission acts upon the request and makes a recommendation to the City Council. Adopted - September 12, 1988 E V� I -23 SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION POLICY Furthering understanding between cities throughout the world is an important objective. Recognizing this, the City Council hereby establishes the following policy to identify the relationship of a nonprofit Sister City Association and the City of Newport Beach. The purpose for cities involved is to learn more about each other and develop exchanges of people, ideas and cultures on a long -term basis. In the context of a philosophy which encourages people to participate and help themselves in the pursuit of special interest areas, the City Council is committed to a cooperative effort with the Sister City Association. The City Council welcomes volunteer support and this policy will serve to identify and clarify the relationships, roles and control between the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Sister City Association. Financial The City encourages the Newport Beach Sister City Association to continue their efforts to make the functions of the Association self- supporting. The City is responsible for funding only to the extent of the annual City Council approved budget. Staff Assistance The City will provide support to the Association in the form of a liaison staff member as designated by the City Manager. Clerical support will be provided to the Association at a level determined by the staff liaisofi. i Responsibilities The Association will be recognized by the City as the official group to further common goals as they relate to sister city programs and activities. 4 I -23 SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION POLICY - Page 2 GOALS STATEMENT The purpose of the Newport Beach Sister City Association is to create international understanding and cooperation with cities in other countries that have been carefully selected for mutual benefit. The development of Youth Exchange, Cultural Exchange, Technical Knowledge Exchange and Economic Exchange will be pursued to accomplish the goals of the Association. The overall attainment of these goals will create international friendship to benefit our world. OBJECTIVES 1. Create a local program with wide community involvement, i.e., Service Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, nonprofit interest groups. 2. Develop school programs, i.e., local school chapters at Community Colleges, UCI, High Schools, Intermediate Schools, Elementary Schools. 3. Develop a fund - raising_ program sufficient to support the programs and events adopted by the Association. • 4. Establish criteria to be used for determining which cities a relationship can be developed. S. Business to Business Exchange. Develop a program whereby a business and travel program can be made available to encourage common business interests to be satisfied. I 6. Develop a network of local host groups. 7. Develop a restaurant program to showcase our food and entertainment industry. 8. Develop a hotel program to make visitors aware of our travel and vacation opportunities. 9. Develop a public awareness program at high visibility locations. Exhibits and purpose of Association to be emphasized. Promotional brochure should be developed. 10. Coordinate our goals and objectives with surrounding communities for information and coordination purposes. 11. Clearly identify an Association budget for operational purposes. 12. Develop a gift and recognition program for Sister City visitors. Adopted - November 28, 1988 I